How far is Waupaca, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Waupaca, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waupaca and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waupaca and City of Janesville.
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Start on West Fulton Street
83 m · 8 sec · West Fulton Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3026 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway
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Continue on CTH K
150 m · 8 sec · CTH K
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Continue on State Highway 22
1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Western Avenue South
1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 22
24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto West Main Street
763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Bird Avenue
785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on East Follett Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · East Follett Drive
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Turn left onto Portage
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waupaca and City of Janesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Portage
Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waupaca and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waupaca to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Waupaca and 74.8 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waupaca and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waupaca and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 115.61 mi (186.05 km).
#1 Waupaca
City in and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,168 |
| Coordinates | 44.3580300, -89.0859500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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